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Monday, November 13, 2023

Testifying about salmon

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski hosts a field hearing in Bethel on the region’s fish crisis.

Bristol Bay setnetters vote ‘no’ on joining region’s seafood
development association

Alaska’s snow crab show resilience to ocean acidification

Hilary Franz announces she will run for Congress after dropping out of 2024 governor’s race

Washington state congressional reps offer bill to ‘ensure tax fairness’ for worker meals in seafood industry

Opinion: Alaska Native tribes need fishery management representation

Opinion: Red herrings won’t help us save Chinook salmon

Editorial: The man who reshaped Alaska


Tuesday, November 14, 2023

USCG helicopter crash in Alaska

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter on its way to assist a commercial crabbing vessel taking on water crashed northwest of Petersburg, injuring all four members of the aircrew.

All commercial herring fisheries in Prince William Sound to remain closed

Western Alaska salmon crisis affects physical and mental health, residents say

Debate over Pebble mine moves to dueling Supreme Court briefs

Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom to challenge Democratic incumbent Peltola in Alaska
U.S. House race

Legal fight heats up between Pacific Seafood, Port of Peninsula

NOAA Fisheries withdraws proposal to expand Seafood Import
Monitoring Program


Wednesday, November 15, 2023

B.C. herring debate

Is the fishery headed for a total closure?

U.S. Coast Guard posts update on helicopter crash in Alaska

Cannery on west side of Cook Inlet added to historic register

Experts convene in Sitka to talk strategy in fight against invasive European
green crabs

Columbia River Maritime Museum prepares for leadership transition


Thursday, November 16, 2023

Coast Guard helicopter crash update

Two crewmembers seriously injured in the crash near Petersburg, Alaska, are reported to be improving.

Alaska Bycatch Advisory Council report released

Scientists say warming seas helped cause Alaska’s snow crab crash

Northern pike have been eradicated on Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Department of Fish and Game says

‘Alaska Fisheries Report’ from KMXT in Kodiak

Monthly premiums for health insurance on federal marketplace will rise
16 percent in Alaska next year

State takes away fishing privileges for two Southern California commercial lobster fishermen


Friday, November 17, 2023

Southeast Alaska pink salmon outlook

Forecasters predict an “average” harvest next year.

California broadens Dungeness crab fishery delays

The first on scene of Alaska Coast Guard helicopter crash were the crew of boat it came to rescue

State brings 55 more charges against Petersburg fishing lodge

Kodiak Tanner quota is smaller, but crabs might be larger

Sen. Murkowski recaps her field hearing on Western Alaska salmon crash

Federal report points out threats to Puget Sound salmon, missed deadlines


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